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Surviving Your Child’s Sports Years (without becoming a screaming banshee)

  For most parents, watching their child or teen play sports is an exercise in stress management. There are moments of joy, accomplishment and celebration, of course, but there’s frustration, as well. Most parents want their kid to play—and play … Continue reading

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God’s Word: Absolute Truth in an Age of Lies

Mid-morning is my favorite time to read the Bible, study scripture and pray. I have the luxury of having free time in the middle of the morning because I no longer have kids at home and have recently retired. My … Continue reading

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Disciple vs Believer: Is there a difference?

“It is possible to know all about doctrine and still not know Jesus.” Oswald Chambers, My Utmost For His Highest. Over the years, there have been untold numbers of books written about faith, Christianity and Jesus Christ. Learned men have studied, … Continue reading

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Protecting the Birds in Your Nest

Yesterday, my husband and I discovered a pair of Carolina wrens had begun building a nest in a watering can on our back patio. We watched off and on all day as the wrens worked tirelessly bringing twigs, straw and … Continue reading

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Finding Hope Amid Heartache and Chaos

2022 was a tough year. Many people in the world right now would say the same thing. We, as a nation, have faced some difficult times, with the continuation and constant mutation of Corona virus, the awful realization of various … Continue reading

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